England · League Cup · Round of 6418:45
BradfordDDWWW

0 – 0

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

BurnleyWDLDL

Valley Parade · Referee M. Coy · Analysis updated 20:40 UTC

Bradford vs Burnley Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.72 expected goals for Bradford and 0.99 for Burnley, a combined total of 2.71. That distribution gives Bradford the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 51% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Bradford win

54.5% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.72 – 0.99

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Bradford home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Burnley away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Bradford to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 24% / 22% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.72 goals for Bradford and 0.99 for Burnley, a combined 2.71 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Bradford win55%
Draw24%
Burnley win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

46%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals51%
Over 3.5 goals29%
Both teams to score52%

Correct score

  • 1–011.5%
  • 1–111.3%
  • 2–09.8%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 0–06.7%

Recent form

Bradford

  • 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Rotherham · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Reading · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-22T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle United U21 · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Luton · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Notts County · 1-0 (W)

Burnley

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Watford · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Derby · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Swansea · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Wrexham · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Bristol City · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Bradford win, at 54.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 52% and over 2.5 goals at 51%.

A 55% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.